Emergency Medicine Residency Ultrasound Director

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital is seeking a motivated and academically minded Emergency Ultrasound Director to join our faculty. This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician educator with a passion for point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), resident education, and program development. Position Overview The Ultrasound Director will lead and oversee the emergency ultrasound curriculum within our ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency program. This role includes longitudinal resident education, hands-on bedside teaching, quality improvement, and didactic instruction, with protected time dedicated to ultrasound education and program leadership. Key Responsibilities Serve as Ultrasound Director for the Emergency Medicine residency program Develop, implement, and continuously improve the residency ultrasound curriculum, aligned with ACGME and EM ultrasound guidelines Provide weekly ultrasound education to residents, including: Ultrasound fundamentals and image acquisition Core emergency ultrasound applications Advanced and evolving POCUS techniques Conduct hands-on bedside ultrasound teaching in the emergency department Lead and oversee ultrasound quality assurance (QA/QI), including image review and feedback Participate in residency didactic conferences, simulation sessions, and faculty development Mentor residents and faculty in ultrasound education, scholarship, and quality initiatives Collaborate with residency leadership on curriculum design, assessment, and milestone evaluation Participate in scholarly activity related to ultrasound education, QI, or clinical research (supported and encouraged) Qualifications Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine Fellowship training in Emergency Ultrasound or equivalent experience with demonstrated expertise Strong interest in resident education and bedside teaching Experience with ultrasound QA/QI processes preferred Commitment to academic Emergency Medicine and collaborative teamwork Academic Environment & Opportunities Dedicated protected time for ultrasound education and program leadership Strong, engaged residency program with enthusiastic learners Opportunities for academic advancement, leadership development, and scholarly activity Supportive departmental culture focused on education, mentorship, and innovation About Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital ED Volume: 53,000 37 beds; 12 hallway beds EM MD/DO residency program EPIC documentation Admission rate: 23% ED ultrasound, CT scan 38 hours Physician coverage 224-bed regional medical center Benefits Financial Benefits: $100,000 equity ownership given to all full-time Physicians after 3 years of employment Industry-leading 10% company-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $35,000 $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave Pioneering Paid Military Leave Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99% Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage Short- and long-term disability (own occupation) Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average! Intangible Benefits: Location flexibility and career stability of a national group National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected Physicians Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support 24/7/365 live Physician support Professional Development Programs including: Scholars (Leadership Training) Efficiency Academy Engagement & Experience Academy USACS Annual Assembly opportunity Internal USACS STAT traveling Physicians The Area Boardman Township is one of the 14 townships of Mahoning County, OH. A suburb directly south of Youngstown, Boardman is one of two major retail hubs in the Mahoning Valley. A large, sprawling suburb. Boardman boasts is a busy community with excellent schools and a low cost of living.